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Friday, July 25, 2008

Abraxane IV

Precautions and Side Effects

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Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

  • chest/jaw/left arm pain
  • coughing up blood
  • fainting
  • weakness on one side of the body
  • slurred speech
  • confusion
  • sudden severe headache


A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:

  • rash
  • itching
  • swelling
  • severe dizziness
  • trouble breathing
  • flushing


This medication contains albumin that comes from human blood. There is a very small chance that you may get infections from this medication (e.g., viral infections such as hepatitis), even though careful screening of blood donors, special manufacturing processes, and many tests are all used to reduce this risk. Discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following:

  • signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, cough, persistent sore throat)
  • signs of hepatitis (e.g., persistent nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, increasing tiredness)


This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Abraxane IV Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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